RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, on behalf of the Public Works Director, to execute a purchase order amendment, with Walnut Creek Ford, to increase the payment limit by $ 95,000, to a new payment limit of $175,000, for Ford parts and accessories, and extend the purchase order term from February 1, 2012 through January 31, 2014.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of Ford parts is in the fiscal year 2012/13 Fleet ISF Budget. (100% Internal Service Fund 150100).
BACKGROUND:
Public Works Fleet Management is responsible for maintaining County vehicles. To do so, Fleet buys parts, accessories and warranty service from local auto dealers. As the fleet is mostly Ford vehicles, we buy a substantial amount from Ford dealers. As bid on Bidsync # 1112-004, four local ford dealers were awarded this commodity, with Walnut Creek Ford being the primary. The original bid was for a duration of one (1) year with four (4) possible one (1) year extensions available. This request represents the first of the one year extensions.
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